Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Also referred to as X-935
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Launched August 2013
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
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Below is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus FE-5020 versus Sony NEX-5T, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.
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Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FE-5020 grades against the NEX-5T for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony NEX-5T
| FE-5020 | NEX-5T |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus FE-5020
| NEX-5T | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2013 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 49 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 has outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-5020 versus Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FE-5020 against the NEX-5T.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and NEX-5T is 95 and 89 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and NEX-5T.
All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FE-5020 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older FE-5020 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Also referred to as | X-935 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2013-08-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 99 |
| Cross focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 137 gr (0.30 lbs) | 276 gr (0.61 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-42B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $160 | $400 |
